Policing as a Public Health Crisis
The Impact of ‘Cop City’ on Communities In the heart of DeKalb County, Georgia, a growing controversy has captured national attention. Atlanta’s proposed police training facility, known as “Cop City,”… Read More
Gambling Ads in Our Daily Lives: More Harmful Than You Think
In today’s world, gambling ads are everywhere—on TV, social media, and even in our favorite sports. Gambling companies use precise data-driven methods to reach us, and they don’t just stop… Read More
How Satellites Could Revolutionize the Fight Against Chronic Diseases
The global health landscape has been shaped by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes. These four conditions alone account for over 80% of all… Read More
How We Can Prevent Domestic Violence in the Intellectual Disability Community
Domestic violence is a devastating reality for far too many individuals. But when we think of who might be most vulnerable to this kind of harm, people with intellectual disabilities… Read More
What to Expect from a Trump Presidency in Public Health
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term as President, public health experts are assessing the potential impact of his proposed policies on healthcare access and delivery across the United… Read More
A New Roadmap for Community Health Workers in Rhode Island
In this uncertain transition, we don’t know who will help to take the lead on health equity. If it has to come from the bottom up, Rhode Island can be… Read More
Patients Take the Lead in Rare-Disease Research
Imagine being one of only a few hundred people worldwide diagnosed with a condition so rare that even the medical community struggles to understand it. This is the reality for… Read More
How MassHealth Tackles Social Health Needs
The link between health and social circumstances is undeniable. Factors like housing, transportation, food security, and financial stability, known as health-related social needs (HRSNs), heavily influence an individual’s ability to… Read More
Firearm Storage Practices, Mental Health, and Suicide Risk Among Service Members
2021 marked a record high in firearm-related suicides in the U.S., with service members and veterans profoundly impacted by these numbers. Recent studies have spotlighted the connection between firearm ownership,… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, November 8, 2024
I am so freaking dissappointed. It’s not even with the candidates, it’s with this country. I mean really? Am I so out of touch that my values system is just… Read More
Upgrading Lab Safety for Emergency Response
In the fast-paced world of modern healthcare, staying prepared for public health emergencies is more important than ever. As the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, our ability to swiftly and effectively respond… Read More
Decolonizing Global Health: Shifting Power and Redistributing Resources
In recent years, there has been a growing call to decolonize global health and humanitarian work. While political decolonization largely ended in the 20th century, many social, economic, and cultural… Read More